The Veteran's dental condition claim is denied as there is no evidence of a compensable disability.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability remains at 40 percent, with no higher rating available due to lack of ankylosis.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular evaluation for this condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition claim is remanded as there are issues regarding service connection.

The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a dental disorder that satisfies the criteria for compensation under VA regulations. The Veteran does not have a compensable disability for which VA benefits can be awarded.,The lumbar spine disability has been rated at its maximum schedular evaluation (40 percent) due to lack of ankylosis, and there is no higher rating available based on limitation of motion or IVDS criteria.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the highest schedular evaluation for this condition. No further increase in rating is possible under current regulations.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition claim requires further review to determine if service connection can be established.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Dental condition"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar spine disability"}, {"condition_name":"Right lower extremity radiculopathy"}, {"condition_name":"Acquired psychiatric condition, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)"}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 13, 2020

Citation

20066254